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Digital Citizenship Unit PlanKelly Meeks and A.L. (collaborating
teacher)
Stage 1 Desired Results
Content Standard(s): NETS-S
5. Digital Citizenship
Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related
to technology and practice legal and ethical
behavior.
a.Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of
information and technologyb.Exhibit a positive attitude toward
using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and
productivityc.Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong
learningd.Exhibit leadership for digital
citizenshipUnderstandings:Students will understand how to create
strong and safe passwords. that keeping their passwords safe
protects them and
their privacy and personal safety. rules of Online Citizenship
(rules of appropriate
behavior online.) how to interact with people they dont know
online
and how to responsibly represent themselves online.
Essential Questions: What makes a strong password and why should
I keep my
passwords private? Why is it important to be a good digital
citizen? How do I protect myself and my digital reputation
while
exploring online?
Student objectives (outcomes):Students will know and be able
to
create a strong and safe online password. explain the rules of
digital citizenship and why these
rules are important to their safety and reputation. communicate
safely online with friends and report or
block people they do not know. Represent themselves safely
online and deal
responsibly with cyber bullying.
Students will build relationships by
working in large and small groups. discussions with the whole
class and with other students
one-on-one.
Stage 2 Assessment EvidencePerformance Task(s):
Students will be empowered with the information to make safe and
appropriate decisions online by learning the importance ofonline
citizenship, how to manage and create a positive reputation online
and how to always explore the Internet and otherdigital
communication in a safe manner.
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Self-Assessments
KWL role-play scenarios completion of app
Other Evidence (assessments)
written summary teacher checklist safe password creation
creating a profile sharing appropriate personal information peer
feedback
Stage 3 Learning PlanLearning Activities:
Day 1 Lesson Activities:
Activator:
Say to your students, Imagine that you have a secret. Would you
share it with everyone? Discuss with a neighbor.
Say to your students, Imagine that you have a key to your house,
why wouldnt you leave it right next to your door on a stri ng?
Discuss with a neighbor.
Bridge: Like a secret or having a key easily accessible, some
things are meant to remain private. In this lesson, we will learn
about the importance of strong
passwords and thinking before we post.
Complete KWL (pre-assessment) Watch a video on online safety
Class discussion and partner discussion of digital citizenship and
why its important Write a summary of the video Password
activity
Materials Needed:
Computer with Internet connection and screen projector device
for presenter. Copy of summary form, password activity, and KWL
Day 2Lesson Activities:
Activator:
Think about what you want in a community. What is your community
like? Does it respect everyones beliefs and opinions? What do you
need for a
community to be successful?
Bridge: Just like life offline, there are guidelines weshould
follow when we are online. These guides help keep others and us
safe.
Discuss personal information definition How could the wrong
people having that information harm us? Profile activity
Materials Needed:
Copy of profile activityDay 3 Lesson Activities
Activator:
Would you ever get in the car with a stranger? Why or Why not?
Discuss with your neighbor.
Bridge: Just like you would use common sense when a stranger
approaches you, this lesson teaches you how to be wise when
interacting with others online.
Discuss bullying in our school Discuss the definition of cyber
bullying Students act out different scenariosclass decides the
appropriate action to take (cyber bullies, strangers, friends,
)
